Abstract: A cleat for fastening a rope comprises a head and a stem extending downwardly from the head. The head has four notches demarcating two side projections and two end projections. The side projections extend respectively from opposite sides of the head. The end projections extend respectively from opposite ends of the head. Each notch opens outwardly and is generally V-shaped so that a rope can be wedged in such notch. The rope can be fastened to the cleat by passing the rope upwardly through one notch, pulling the rope along one side projection, passing the rope downwardly through another notch, pulling the rope along one end projection, passing the rope upwardly through another notch, pulling the rope longitudinally along the other side projection, and passing the rope downwardly through the other notch, so that the rope is wedged in each notch and is self-tightening therein.

Abstract: A dual-use holder for a pocket-sized electrical appliance. In a first orientation, the holder can be steadily rested on a generally horizontal surface, such as a shelf or on a table or desk top, with the appliance in a generally upright position. In a second orientation, the holder can be removably mounted to a generally vertical surface, such as a mirror or window surface, again with the appliance in a generally upright position. The holder has integral back and bottom walls, which support the appliance. Preferably, the holder has a strap, which straps the appliance to the back wall. Alternatively, the holder has integral side and front walls, which with the back and bottom walls define an open-topped box, and the appliance is inserted into such box. The holder has a prop, which is mounted to the back wall. The holder has a suction cup, or suction cups, which is or are attached to the prop and is or are used to mount the holder removably to a hard, smooth, non-porous surface.